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The Detroit Lions hoped a long drive to start their Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs would end with a touchdown, and it almost did.
The Lions took the ball to the Chiefs’ 1-yard line after running back Jahmyr Gibbs was prevented from scoring on third down. The team decided to try to score a touchdown on fourth-and-goal.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) runs into the end zone over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) on a play that was called back after Goff was called for illegal movement on the play during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was under center with running back David Montgomery behind him. He decided to escape to the left when Montgomery received the cross. The veteran running back threw the ball to Goff, who rolled it before regaining control and reaching the end zone for what was thought to be a touchdown.
However, the officials disputed it and threw a penalty flag for illegal movement. Goff, according to “Sunday Night Football” rules analyst Terry McAulay, needed to pause for a second before starting to move. The score was removed from the board.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Detroit opted for a field goal and took a 3-0 lead. It was a 15-play, 61-yard drive to start the game.
The Lions came into the game with a 4-1 record. Detroit has been the highest scoring team in the NFL this season. After scoring 13 points in a Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Detroit has scored at least 34 points in each of its last four games.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
It didn’t look like the Lions were willing to take their foot off the gas against the Chiefs.
